C trachomatis IgM; C pneumoniae IgM; C psittaci IgM
1.0 mL Serum from a Red Top Tube in a Plastic Vial
1.0 mL Serum in a SST Gold Top Tube
7 days Ambient
14 days Refrigerated (Preferred)
30 days Frozen
Collect blood using aseptic technique
0.1 mL
C. trachomatis IgM: < 1:10
C. pneumoniae IgM: < 1:10
C. psittaci IgM: < 1:10
The immunofluorescent detection of specific antibodies to Chlamydia trachomatis, Chlamydophila pneumoniae, and C. psittaci may be complicated by cross-reactive antibodies, nonspecific antibody stimulation, or past exposure to more than one of these organisms. IgM titers of 1:10 or greater are indicative of recent infection; however, IgM antibody is very cross-reactive, often demonstrating titers to multiple organisms.
1 to 3 days
86632 x 3